The BBC reports on artist Willard Wigan that he makes tiny sculptures which can fit into the eye of a needle. Willard is from Birmingham where I live, and he is presently living and working from Jersey.
His work is normally only visible through a microscope and includes micro sculptures of Elvis, the Statue of Liberty and Snow White.
Other works include a miniature model of Auguste Rodin's The Thinker - fitted on a pin head - and a model of The Last Supper, complete with 12 disciples.
He uses a tiny surgical blade to carve sculptures out of rice and sugar, and paints using an eyelash as a brush. Willard Wigan is known for his painstaking care, working between heartbeats to avoid hand tremors.
He cannot read or write but has recently sold a collection of his work for over £ 11 M.
His remaining works are going on display at the Birmingham Mailbox, about 10 minutes away from my home. I hope to visit.
His remaining works are going on display at the Birmingham Mailbox, about 10 minutes away from my home. I hope to visit.
